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When to go · Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands, month by month

The best months for Solomon Islands: Aug, Sep, Oct.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryMixedHot, wet and peak cyclone season; flights and boats can stop for days.Guadalcanal north coast: rainy · Western Province: rainy · Malaita and the outer islands: rainyCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  2. FebruaryMixedSimilar to January; the lowest season for visitors.Guadalcanal north coast: rainy · Western Province: rainy · Malaita and the outer islands: rainyCrowds: Low
  3. MarchMixedRain and cyclone risk continue; Easter may fall in late March.Guadalcanal north coast: rainy · Western Province: rainy · Malaita and the outer islands: rainyCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  4. AprilMixedRain easing; the cyclone season tails off by the end of the month.Guadalcanal north coast: fine · Western Province: fine · Malaita and the outer islands: rainyCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  5. MayGoodTrade winds bring drier weather; a quiet time for lodges.Guadalcanal north coast: best weather · Western Province: fine · Malaita and the outer islands: fineCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  6. JuneGoodDry, cooler nights; good for Honiara's war sites and diving.Guadalcanal north coast: best weather · Western Province: fine · Malaita and the outer islands: fineCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
  7. JulyGoodIndependence Day on 7 July; Australian school holidays fill dive lodges.Guadalcanal north coast: best weather · Western Province: fine · Malaita and the outer islands: fineCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  8. AugustGreatGuadalcanal landing anniversary (7 Aug); diving visibility improves.Guadalcanal north coast: best weather · Western Province: best weather · Malaita and the outer islands: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
  9. SeptemberGreatOne of the best months: dry, calm seas and good visibility.Guadalcanal north coast: best weather · Western Province: best weather · Malaita and the outer islands: best weatherCrowds: Medium
  10. OctoberGreatStill good; warmer, with the first build-up of humidity.Guadalcanal north coast: best weather · Western Province: best weather · Malaita and the outer islands: best weatherCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberMixedCyclone season begins; still often calm in the west.Guadalcanal north coast: fine · Western Province: best weather · Malaita and the outer islands: fineCrowds: Low
  12. DecemberMixedHot and wetter; people travel home for Christmas and seats fill.Guadalcanal north coast: rainy · Western Province: fine · Malaita and the outer islands: rainyCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays

Weather by region

How each climate zone rates each month.

Weather rating by region and month
RegionJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Guadalcanal north coastHoniara, the war sites, BonegiWetWetWetOKBestBestBestBestBestBestOKWet
Western ProvinceMunda, Gizo, Marovo Lagoon, RovianaWetWetWetOKOKOKOKBestBestBestBestOK
Malaita and the outer islandsAuki, Langa Langa, Rennell, TemotuWetWetWetWetOKOKOKBestBestBestOKWet